Xiao'er Erma is an acupuncture point used for nourishing the kidneys and replenishing yin in pediatric tuina. It is also a widely used acupuncture point. Parents should learn the hand techniques of Xiao'er Erma tuina and frequently massage their children. This can be helpful in preventing and treating symptoms such as weak constitution, cough, wheezing, yin deficiency, and internal heat in babies.
Xiao'er Erma Tuina Techniques
This technique combines rubbing and pressing. The tuina practitioner uses the ridged surface of the thumb and the index finger to rub and press the Erma point. Rubbing it 100-500 times is called "two people on the horse." Pinching it with the thumbnail 3-5 times is called "two horses."
Location of Xiao'er Erma
Xiao'er Erma is located in the depression behind the metacarpophalangeal joint of the ring finger and little finger on the back of the hand.
Functions of Xiao'er Erma
Xiao'er Erma is commonly used in clinical practice with rubbing techniques. Rubbing this point can help regulate qi, disperse stagnation, promote diuresis, and relieve symptoms such as toothache, dysuria, dribbling urination, weak constitution with internal heat, cough, and restlessness caused by yin deficiency and internal heat.
Application of Xiao'er Erma in Combination with Other Acupuncture Points
This point is an important acupoint for nourishing yin and replenishing the kidneys. It is used for symptoms such as yin deficiency with yang hyperactivity, hot flashes, restlessness, prolonged illness and weak constitution, poor digestion, dysuria, toothache, prolapse of the anus, and enuresis. It is often used in combination with tonifying the spleen meridian, tonifying the kidney meridian, and tonifying the lung meridian. Rubbing the Erma point has a significant effect on urinary retention.
For individuals with weak constitution and dry rales in the lungs that persist for a long time, rubbing the small transverse lines is recommended. For individuals with wet rales, rubbing the transverse lines on the palm can be effective.
Special Tuina Technique for Xiao'er Erma
Hold the child's hand with one hand, palm facing down. Use the thumbnail of the other hand to gently pinch the Erma point 3-5 times, then use the pad of the thumb to rub it 50-100 times. Long-term tuina massage can alleviate symptoms such as toothache, dysuria, restlessness, and internal heat caused by yin deficiency.
